Big Data Engineer Jobs

Discover Big Data Engineer opportunities with vetted employers on Ladders. These professionals build and maintain the systems that collect, process, and organize massive datasets, helping organizations turn complex information into useful insights. Explore roles paying $100,000 or more across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and other industries.

What Big Data Engineers Do

Big Data Engineers design scalable data architectures and develop pipelines that move information reliably from source systems to analytics platforms. They work with structured and unstructured data, optimize distributed processing, and help ensure data is accessible, accurate, secure, and ready for analysis.

Common Skills and Technologies

Employers often seek experience with SQL and programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, as well as distributed data technologies like Apache Spark and Kafka. Familiarity with cloud platforms, data lakes and warehouses, orchestration tools, data modeling, and monitoring can also be valuable. Specific requirements vary by role and organization.

Career Opportunities

Big Data Engineers may specialize in cloud data platforms, streaming systems, data infrastructure, or analytics engineering. Related opportunities include Data Engineer, Senior Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, and Big Data Architect. Browse current listings to compare responsibilities, technologies, and seniority levels.

Find Big Data Engineer Jobs on Ladders

Ladders focuses on vetted professional opportunities paying $100,000 or more. Search Big Data Engineer jobs to find roles aligned with your experience, preferred technologies, and career goals.

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$95K - $115K *

Join a dynamic team to build and optimize healthcare data pipelines, ensuring data quality and compliance while supporting a statewide Health Information Exchange and Health Data Utility initiatives...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Champion the development of healthcare data pipelines and quality assurance processes. Play a key role in supporting a statewide Health Information Exchange while ensuring data integrity and complianc...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Transform healthcare data management by building robust data pipelines and ensuring data quality. Collaborate with clinical teams to optimize data workflows and enhance the Health Information Exchange...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Unlock potential by building and optimizing healthcare data pipelines, ensuring data quality and compliance within a remote team dedicated to enhancing health information exchange and utility operatio...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$140K - $185K *

Elevate your career by managing a dynamic data engineering team, shaping scalable data pipelines, and driving innovative data solutions to enhance enterprise data strategies and execution efficiency a...

United StatesRemote

Reposted 4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$100K - $120K *

Advance your career by building scalable data pipelines and models that transform fragmented operational data into actionable insights, supporting analytics and AI applications across the enterprise...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$108K - $162K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data engineering by developing scalable solutions for network capacity planning and optimization. Collaborate across disciplines to enhance data quality and su...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$108K - $162K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team focused on building scalable data solutions for network capacity planning and optimization. Collaborate across engineering, analytics, and AI to drive impact...

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$154K - $209K *

Drive data engineering excellence by owning multiple data domains, optimizing pipelines, and enhancing architectural frameworks. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful analytical models that em...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Elevate your career as a Senior Data Engineer, driving innovation in cloud-native data pipelines and architectures. Leverage your expertise in structured credit and financial analytics to modernize da...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Unlock potential by joining a dynamic team to build scalable billing and revenue data solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure data integrity and empower teams with actionable i...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$320K - $405K *

Empower teams by building scalable data solutions for billing and payments. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure data accuracy and deliver actionable insights, driving data-driven deci...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $120K *

Join a team that's transforming data into actionable insights through cloud-based solutions. You'll architect and maintain high-performance data pipelines and robust platforms, enabling rapid decision...

Victoria, BCIn-Person

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$148K - $175K *

Lead the charge in transforming client operations through innovative data solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to architect high-value outcomes, drive strategic initiatives, and mentor teams in a...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Lead the charge in building a robust data foundation, ensuring data governance, reliability, and accessibility for analytics. Drive team performance and cross-functional collaboration to support AI in...

Ottawa, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a team that's redefining AI infrastructure. Lead data governance, manage a talented team, and ensure data integrity while driving analytics initiatives that empower decision-making across the org...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic team focused on building a robust data foundation. Drive data governance, manage analytics platforms, and ensure data integrity while collaborating across fu...

Montreal, QCIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $180K *

Lead the charge in building a robust data foundation, ensuring data governance and accessibility while managing a high-performing team. Drive analytics initiatives and collaborate across functions to...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$160K - $200K *

Join a dynamic team to lead the Data Foundation, ensuring data integrity and governance while driving analytics innovation. Oversee the full data lifecycle, from ingestion to serving insights, and bui...

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $155K *

Innovate financial data solutions by designing scalable models and automating processes. Collaborate with logistics and engineering teams to enhance data transparency and drive strategic decision-maki...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$95K - $115K *

Optimize data systems and pipelines as a key player in building robust AI capabilities, ensuring high-quality data flow for analytics and model development within an agile team committed to impactful...

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$130K - $155K *

Join a dynamic team to build and maintain high-quality data pipelines and analytics infrastructure that empower AI innovation while supporting various departments across the organization...

Reposted 1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

Explore a pivotal role in developing and supporting innovative data solutions. Collaborate across teams to create scalable data pipelines using leading cloud technologies and data integration practice...

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $140K *

Contribute to the evolution of our data architecture and integration patterns, developing and maintaining cloud-native ETL pipelines, and ensuring accurate, reliable data for analytics and decision-ma...

4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of data analytics by building robust pipelines and models. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product insights and drive business growth through d...

2 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Big Data Engineer do?question toggle

    A Big Data Engineer builds and operates systems for collecting, processing, storing, and delivering large datasets. The role commonly includes creating data pipelines, working with distributed computing platforms, and improving data reliability and performance.

  • What skills are commonly required for Big Data Engineer jobs?question toggle

    Commonly requested skills include SQL, Python, Java, or Scala; distributed processing tools such as Spark; data pipeline and streaming technologies; cloud platforms; and experience with data warehouses or lakes. Requirements depend on the employer and position.

  • How is a Big Data Engineer different from a Data Scientist?question toggle

    Big Data Engineers typically build the infrastructure and pipelines that make data usable, while Data Scientists primarily analyze data and develop statistical or machine-learning models. The responsibilities can overlap depending on the organization.

  • Do Big Data Engineer jobs pay $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Compensation varies based on experience, location, industry, and role scope. Ladders features vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, so candidates can explore qualifying opportunities.

  • What roles can Big Data Engineers pursue next?question toggle

    With experience, Big Data Engineers may advance to Senior or Lead Data Engineer, Data Platform Architect, Cloud Data Architect, or engineering management roles. Career paths depend on technical strengths and professional interests.